Attractions

Świnoujście — an island resort

The best attractions in and around Świnoujście

Świnoujście Lighthouse

Świnoujście Lighthouse

The tallest lighthouse on the Baltic coast — 64.8 metres. Built in 1857, still operational today. From the viewing platform you can see open sea, the Świna river mouth and Heringsdorf on the German side.

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Spa Promenade

Spa Promenade (Promenada Zdrojowa)

The longest seaside promenade on the Polish Baltic — over 2 km along the beach. Connects the Polish side with German resorts Ahlbeck, Heringsdorf and Bansin. Walks, bicycles, cafés and seafood restaurants.

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Świnoujście city beach

City beach and nudist beach

Thirteen kilometres of fine white sand — one of the widest beaches in Poland. A city zone with rentals, a wild stretch for those who love peace and quiet, and an FKK section to the west.

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Spa Park

Spa Park (Park Zdrojowy)

The heart of the seaside resort is a park established in the 19th century. Belle Époque villas, fountains, century-old chestnut trees. In summer, open-air evening concerts at the Concert Shell.

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Concert Shell

Concert Shell (Muszla Koncertowa)

An open-air summer stage in the Spa Park. Free concerts from June to September — from classical music to jazz. Check the schedule before your visit.

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Stawa Młyny beacon

Stawa Młyny

The symbol of Świnoujście — a white navigation beacon from 1874. Its distinctive windmill shape with three sails is the only construction of its kind on the Baltic. At the end of the western breakwater, a perfect sunset spot.

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Beach chairs in the German imperial resorts

Imperial resorts Kaiserbäder: Ahlbeck, Heringsdorf, Bansin and Kamminke

Ten minutes along the promenade — no border checks — and you are in the oldest German imperial seaside resorts. The historic pier in Ahlbeck, elegant villas of Heringsdorf, peaceful Bansin and charming Kamminke on the Szczecin Lagoon. Great coffee, German pastries and the iconic beach chairs.

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Cliff coast of Wolin island

Cliff coast of Wolin island

The highest cliffs of the Polish coast begin just outside Świnoujście, towards Międzyzdroje. A viewpoint at Kawcza Góra, and further on Gosań — 93 metres above sea level. Wild, quiet beaches below and trails through beech forest.

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Ferry crossing in Świnoujście

Bielik city ferry

A free ferry across the Świna connecting the islands of Usedom and Wolin — running around the clock, and the crossing is a small attraction in itself. Views of the port, shipyard and seagoing ships from the deck. For pedestrians and cyclists it is the most pleasant way to the right bank.

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Świnoujście Marina

Świnoujście Marina

A modern yacht harbour at the mouth of the Świna. Seafood restaurants and a steakhouse, a viewing terrace overlooking ocean-going ships entering the commercial port. A perfect place for lunch with a view.

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Observation tower on Mulnik hill

Observation tower on Mulnik hill

A wooden observation tower on the forested Mulnik hill, away from the resort buzz. From the platform you can see the town, the port and the green islands. A great destination for a short walk or bike ride through the coastal forest.

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Piast Canal

Piast Canal (Kanał Piastowski)

The waterway connecting Usedom and Wolin islands. The best place in Świnoujście to watch cargo ships heading for Szczecin. A railway bridge and a small fishing harbour.

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Wolin National Park

Wolin National Park

The first coastal national park in Poland. Only 30 minutes by car — bison, lakes, seaside cliffs over 90 metres high. Hiking trails, cycling paths, wild beaches.

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Maritime character of Świnoujście — breakwater and bay

Museum of Sea Fishery

Housed in the historic former town hall on Rybak Square. The history of Baltic fishing, old fishing tools, cutter models and aquariums with Baltic fauna. A great plan for a rainy afternoon — also with kids.

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Bicycle — BalticBike rental

BalticBike bicycle rental

Świnoujście is a cyclist's paradise: flat routes, the seaside promenade to the imperial resorts and the international R10 route around the Baltic. Rent a bike at BalticBike — by the hour or for your whole stay.

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Forest path to Golm hill

Golm hill — the highest point in the area

The highest hill around Świnoujście (69 m above sea level), just across the border near the village of Kamminke. A forested hill with a viewpoint over the Szczecin Lagoon and a memorial site. A perfect cycling destination — about 20 minutes from the centre.

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Interior of a historic church

The little church in Karsibór

A historic Gothic church in the heart of the former fishing village of Karsibór — one of the oldest monuments on the Świnoujście islands. Around it a quiet village, a small harbour on the canal and fried fish stands. A completely different vibe than the resort.

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Seagull on the beach — birds of the Karsiborska Kępa reserve

Karsiborska Kępa Nature Reserve

An ornithological reserve on Karsibór island — lagoon meadows and reed beds, a refuge for rare wetland birds, including the famous aquatic warbler. Bring binoculars: the best birdwatching is in spring and autumn, during migrations.

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Historic street with townhouses

Historic Hołdu Pruskiego street

The most atmospheric street of the town centre — restored 19th-century townhouses, intimate cafés and restaurants. Here you can feel the pre-war character of the port town. Perfect for an evening stroll after dinner.

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Children playing outdoors

Playgrounds for the little ones

Świnoujście is family-friendly: modern playgrounds can be found along the promenade, in the Spa Park and right next to the beach. Free, well-kept and located so that parents can relax with a sea view while the kids go wild.

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Świnoujście Fortress — Fort Gerhard

Świnoujście Fortress and the Underground City

A complex of 19th-century fortifications guarding the Świna mouth: Fort Gerhard with the Coastal Defence Museum and drill shows, the rotunda-shaped Angel Fort, the Western Fort with its militaria collection, and the Underground City on Wolin island — a tourist route through Cold War bunkers. A treat for history lovers, great for family sightseeing.

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